About the Commission
The objective of the Recreation Advisory Commission (RAC) is to function as an advisory body to the Franklin County Parks and Recreation Department (hereafter called the Department) and the Franklin County Board of Supervisors (hereafter called the Board). The Franklin County Board of Supervisors permits the RAC to operate in the following capacity:
- By recommending the establishment of relevant policies for the development and enhancement of recreational programs and park facilities.
- By assisting the Department and the Board in improving relationships between the community and the Department through civic, business, and other community representatives within their respective districts.
- By providing an additional resource for evaluating existing and proposed Departmental programs and facilities.
- By assisting the Director in development of strategic plans for implementation of long-term goals and objectives to meet anticipated community needs.
- By providing the Director with general advice on the operation and implementation of both programming and recreational facilities.
Method of Appointment
Each member of the RAC is appointed by the Board in the following manner: one member is appointed from each of the seven electoral districts and three members are appointed at large; irrespective of their residence within any particular electoral district.